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GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — During his playing career, Mike Hargrove's unique routine at the plate went something like this: step into the batter's box, adjust gloves, brush lip, tap cleats with ba…

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — The seats at Florida State's home arena are now the same color, no longer the hideous palette that made Sue Semrau cringe for 17 years.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants placed the franchise tag on defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul after the 26-year-old rebounded from two injury-plagued seasons.

MIAMI (AP) — Brad Hand needed only nine pitches in a perfect first inning Monday for the Miami Marlins, who beat Florida International 7-2.

MANKATO, Minn. (AP) — Former University of Minnesota quarterback Philip Nelson apologized in court Monday to a former Minnesota State football player who suffered a serious brain injury in a b…

The stability of The Associated Press Top 25 these past several weeks blew up during a tumultuous week of big victories and upsets.

NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL's salary cap is going up $10 million to $143.28 million for the 2015 season.

IRVING, Texas (AP) — Dez Bryant will get four more months to work on a long-term deal with the Cowboys and make $12.8 million next year after the team used its franchise tag on the star wide receiver.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos have placed their franchise tag on star receiver Demaryius Thomas, guaranteeing him roughly $12.8 million next season and buying them more time to wo…

CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian Football Association has appointed Hector Cuper, from Argentina, as the new manager of its national team.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Regan Smith will again replace Kurt Busch this weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have been taking advantage of their opportunity to communicate with Adrian Peterson.

MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Pat Venditte is used to it by now. Teammates, coaches and others regularly stop him for a chance to check out his one-of-a-kind glove, the same one he has used for years fea…

VIERA, Fla. (AP) — Max Scherzer was warming up in the bullpen, getting ready to head onto the field to throw his first batting practice session for the Washington Nationals.

NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Jordan and two other NBA owners have joined Forbes' annual list of the world's billionaires.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Padraig Harrington captured his first PGA Tour title in more than six years on Monday when he birdied the final hole in regulation and then beat 21-year-old roo…

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa is slashing prices on student season football tickets after a disappointing turnout in 2014.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kurt Busch has agreed to follow NASCAR's recommended guidelines to be eligible for eventual reinstatement.

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions' website is reporting that the team will not use the franchise tag on star defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh.

The Kansas City Chiefs have placed the franchise tag on All-Pro pass rusher Justin Houston, a person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press.